Resume - Yaacov Garini
133 Forsythia Drive North
Levittown, PA19056
Cell (215) 370-9194
EXPERIENCE
06/2009 – PresentUSAIRWAYSPhiladelphia, PA
In-Flight Interpreter / Translator
Working on flights between the US and Israel as a Hebrew-English Interpreter / Translator. Serving as a liaison between the crew and the passengers.
04/2009 – PresentACTFL / LTIVarious locations
ILR OPI Certified Hebrew tester
Conducting Oral Proficiency Interviews (ILR OPI) for ACTFL / LTI.
06/2001 – PresentVarious clientsVarious USA and other locations
Translator (Freelancer)
Translating papers in a variety of fields between Hebrew and English (both ways). Issues included various data, legal documents, certificates, computers, technology and more.
6/2002 - 5/2004 PrincetonUniversity Princeton, NJ
Research Specialist
Researching information in the Industrial Relations Dept., Firestone Library, for an Israeli PHD student. The subject of his work was various links between terrorism and other aspects of life, such as poverty, economy, education and more. Performing researches in various libraries media, including books, newspapers and Microfilms and translating articles of such from Hebrew to English and vice versa. Researching through various Internet resources and databases for information and data. Working intensive hours around the clock to meet deadlines as required. Preparing reports using MS Office modules.
3/2002 - 5/2004Taylor Nelson Sofres IntersearchHorsham, PA
Interviewer (p/t)
Conducting interviews in Hebrew with managers of Israeli Corporations, using a computer assisted telephone system, on computer-related issues (Hardware and Software). Interviews included standard protocols for administering surveys, as well as open-ended questions. Translatingall the collected information to English for submission. Interpreting various questions and answers between English and Hebrew. Translating standard protocols from English to Hebrew on computer and information technology subjects.
6/2002 - PresentBucks County, PA
Realtor
Representing buyers, sellers, investors in real estate activities.
8/1991 – 5/2001Israel
Translator (Freelancer)
Translating papers in a variety of fields between Hebrew and English (both ways). Issues included Education, Alternative Medicine, Art, Computers, Technology and more. Preparing Product Sheets for Capacitor Manufacturer.
7/2001 – 03/2002-CONFIDENTIAL Suburban Philadelphia area, PA
Business Consultant
Consulting to businesses in inventory and sales systems and software. Implementing inventory control, purchasing and sales software. Setting-up small networks.
6/1991 - 6/2001-Kama Capacitors and Electronics, Israel
Operations Manager
Held accountability for production, materials, and computerized systems. Implemented a new computerized system for Inventory control, purchasing and sales. Organized and participated in exhibitions throughout Europe. Was heavily involved in the implementation of ISO 9002 standard.
2/1988 - 5/1991-Garry Electronics / General Connector,Langhorne, PA
Plant Manager
Managed the Manufacturing, Plant and Manufacturing Services for an IC socket and Army radio connector manufacturer. Gained experience with automatic and manual assembly lines. Supervised over 100 employees.
EDUCATION:
3/2009ACTFL - American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable) – Hebrew Tester Certification.
8/1998 New England College US-NH-Henniker
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
9/1982 Rupin Institute Israel-Netanya
Associate Degree - Practical Mechanical Engineer
SKILLS
Languages:
Hebrew –Native speaker for over forty years. Excellent understanding of the Hebrew language - formal and conversational. Read, write and speak fluently. Understand different slang and dialects in various fields. Type 40 WPM.
English - Excellent understanding of the English language. Read, write and speak fluently. Type 40 WPM.
Translation- Using written or audio sources, including interpretation from Hebrew to English and back.
Computers:
Experience and proficiency with a variety of software, including MS Office modules and Outlook. Experience setting-up small networks.